Treatment with medication to prevent blood clotting, alongside close observation of the International Normalized Ratio (INR), a measure of how long it takes blood to clot.
Used when a patient requires anticoagulation and regular INR checks are necessary to adjust medication dosage and ensure patient safety. This approach aims to maintain a therapeutic INR range, preventing both excessive bleeding and inadequate clot prevention.
"Patient to continue anticoagulation therapy with careful monitoring of INR levels."
Progress notes, discharge summaries, care plans
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